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Gone are the days of simply seasoning our food with salt and pepper, and dare we say, tomato sauce – if we’re really desperate. Today, we Aussies are much more flavour conscious, borrowing inspo from our not-too-distant neighbours in Asia. The rich umami flavours from Asian cuisine bring a new dimension to cooking, creating a complex and delicious taste sensation for our palate.  Heralding from Hong Kong, Lee Kum Kee is one of those mainstay condiment brands where the flavour really packs a punch. You’ve probably seen the products in your local supermarket and maybe even used some of them yourself, like the Panda Brand Oyster Sauce, Premium Soy Sauce and Char Siu Sauce. Adding these sauces to your dishes is a great way to bring the culture and spirit of Hong Kong into your home cooking.  Lee Kum Kee is also a favourite of pro cooks, including season 15 MasterChef Australia contestant Declan Cleary, who “always admired the brand”. So when the team approached him for a collaboration, he was eager to bring their flavours into more Aussie kitchens.  “When the opportunity came up to collaborate, it felt like a natural fit because their products align with my love for creating simple yet flavourful meals at home,” says Cleary. “The brand’s history and their passion for promoting culinary creativity really resonated with me.” While Cleary uses many of Lee Kum Kee’s products at home, his favourite is the oyster sauce.    “It adds such a deep, rich umami flavour to stir frys, marinad

COMPETITION RULES THIS COMPETITION IS ORGANISED BY… Time Out:(the Organiser and Prize Provider) Print and Digital Publishing Pty Ltd  (ABN 50 125 441 812) Level 4, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 WHAT’S THE PRIZE? The prize is one (1) "AUD $250 VISA gift card". The value of the prize is approximately AUD $250. This prize is referred to as the Prize Package in these rules.  WHEN CAN I ENTER THE COMPETITION? Start Date: 12.00pm AEST on 11th October 2024   End Date: 11.59pm AEST on 21st October 2024 HOW DO I ENTER? Step 1: Complete a valid submission of our Time Out Sydney Recommends: People’s Choice Awards submission form, available at: https://forms.timeout.com/recommends-peoples-choice-voting-2024-sydney Step 2: That’s it! Just make sure you submit the form before the End Date.  👉 By uploading your entry, you understand that you are entering the Competition and agree to these Competition rules. WHO CAN ENTER? The Competition is open to all residents in New South Wales over the age of 18, except employees of Time Out and the Prize Provider, its agents, contractors and their family members.  The winner must be aged 18 or over - you will not be eligible for the Prize Package if you are under 18. You can only enter once - multiple entries will not be accepted.  HOW DOES IT WORK? This is a game of chance competition. After you submit your entry, you will be entered into a computer-generated ballot, from which a winner will be selected at random. The winner

COMPETITION RULES THIS COMPETITION IS ORGANISED BY… Time Out:(the Organiser and Prize Provider) Print and Digital Publishing Pty Ltd  (ABN 50 125 441 812) Level 4, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 WHAT’S THE PRIZE? The prize is one (1) "AUD $250 VISA gift card". The value of the prize is approximately AUD $250. This prize is referred to as the Prize Package in these rules.  WHEN CAN I ENTER THE COMPETITION? Start Date: 12.00pm AEST on 11th October 2024   End Date: 11.59pm AEST on 21st October 2024 HOW DO I ENTER? Step 1: Complete a valid submission of our Time Out Melbourne Recommends: People’s Choice Awards submission form, available at: https://forms.timeout.com/melbourne-recommends-2024 Step 2: That’s it! Just make sure you submit the form before the End Date.  👉 By uploading your entry, you understand that you are entering the Competition and agree to these Competition rules. WHO CAN ENTER? The Competition is open to all residents in Victoria over the age of 18, except employees of Time Out and the Prize Provider, its agents, contractors and their family members.  The winner must be aged 18 or over - you will not be eligible for the Prize Package if you are under 18. You can only enter once - multiple entries will not be accepted.  HOW DOES IT WORK? This is a game of chance competition. After you submit your entry, you will be entered into a computer-generated ballot, from which a winner will be selected at random. The winner will be notified by Tim

COMPETITION RULES THIS COMPETITION IS ORGANISED BY… Time Out:(the Organiser and Prize Provider) Print and Digital Publishing Pty Ltd  (ABN 50 125 441 812) Level 4, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 WHAT’S THE PRIZE? The prize is one (1) "AUD $250 VISA gift card". The value of the prize is approximately AUD $250. This prize is referred to as the Prize Package in these rules.  WHEN CAN I ENTER THE COMPETITION? Start Date: 12.00pm AEST on 11th October 2024  End Date: 11.59pm AEST on 21st October 2024 HOW DO I ENTER? Step 1: Complete a valid submission of our Time Out Australia Reccomends: People’s Choice Awards submission form, available at: https://forms.timeout.com/recommends-peoples-choice-voting-2024-australia Step 2: That’s it! Just make sure you submit the form before the End Date.  👉 By uploading your entry, you understand that you are entering the Competition and agree to these Competition rules. WHO CAN ENTER? The Competition is open to all residents in Australia over the age of 18, except employees of Time Out and the Prize Provider, its agents, contractors and their family members.  The winner must be aged 18 or over - you will not be eligible for the Prize Package if you are under 18. You can only enter once - multiple entries will not be accepted.  HOW DOES IT WORK? This is a game of chance competition. After you submit your entry, you will be entered into a computer-generated ballot, from which a winner will be selected at random. The winner w

What happens when you throw together an uplifting story of revolution with a fiery love triangle and a Broadway score into a pot – along with some hip-hop and smooth R'n'B? You get the genre-defying musical of the century, that's what. Since its premiere, the smash-hit musical Hamilton has left an indelible mark on popular culture. It has been seen by more than 22-million people worldwide, has won 11 Tony Awards, picked up a Pulitzer Prize, and continues to win over critics and audiences worldwide. It's even been seen by the likes of the Obamas and Oprah. That's how much of a cultural reset this production was, when Lin-Manuel Miranda first brought it into the public sphere.  After a highly-successful first run in Australia in 2021, this bucket-list-worthy production has returned to Sydney for a strictly limited season, and with a brand new cast too. But don't wait to book tickets, because this is your last chance to Hamilton in Australia. We (like you) always say we'll buy a ticket later, and before we know it, Christmas rolls around and we've missed our chance. So c'mon, don't throw away your shot – book now.

*Merlin’s Apprentice ride will be temporarily closed for routine maintenance until early November Looking for a mid-week or weekend activity for the whole family that's fun all year round (even in the chilly months)? Then listen up, because Legoland Discovery Centre at Chadstone Shopping Centre is offering a family discount until June 28.  For just $90, a family of four can explore Legoland Discovery Centre's 13 themed play zones, and maybe even indulge in a spot of retail therapy afterwards at the Legoland Discovery Centre retail store. You truly get your bang for your brick with this special discount as you explore multiple Lego creations consisting of more than two million bricks, two rides and a 4D cinema.  If you're game enough, you'll get to take part in challenges with the whole family and even snap a photo with your favourite Lego characters. Enjoy brick-tastic fun at Underwater Quest, which involves building your own sea creature. Plus, hop aboard your chariot on the Kingdom Quest ride to rescue a captured princess by zapping beastly trolls and sneaky skeletons. Next, explore Merlin's secret lair* of potions and spells while you work as his apprentice and learn how to fly. No, really – you will literally fly up high as you peddle yourself silly on the fun ride.  Don't forget to check out Miniland Melbourne while you're there, where the city's best-known landmarks have been created out of thousands of Lego bricks.  To find out more and access this exciting offer, head

Every year, cat and dog lovers come together for a paw-fect day out. The Dog and Cat Lovers Festival is a celebration of our pets, and no matter what camp you’re in – team cats or team  dogs – you’re guaranteed to learn something new about your beloved felines and canines.  From October 26 until October 27, the Melbourne Showgrounds will be taken over by the Cat Lovers Festival and the Dog Lovers Festival next door. But don’t fret, a ticket to one show means a ticket to both. So if you love both cats and dogs, you have the option to spend time at both festivals. For cat owners, the two-day expo will feature more than 200 beautiful kitties in the Black Hawk Pat-A-Cat and Breed Showcase zones. There will also be opportunities to chat with renowned animal experts on the Whiskas Stage. Experts include Jackson Galaxy, who will present two informative talks on cat behavior live via satellite from LA, Dr Katrina Warren, who will walk you through how to solve the most common cat problems, and Dr Kate Mornement, who will help you unravel the mystery of inappropriate toileting. For dog owners, look forward to seeing pups of all shapes, sizes and breeds. There will be live performances from talented canines at the VitaPet Arena and pool diving pups at Kurgo DockDogs. There will also be opportunities to meet internet-famous dogs, dogs with celebrity owners and engaging talks by dog experts. Plus, one of the country's most recognised and loved veterinarians, Dr Katrina, has teamed up with

What characterises a Wes Anderson film? Maybe it’s the quirky characters, pastel colour palette, sense of nostalgia or the whimsical and otherworldly set design. But underlying all of that, is a distinct-style that can only be recognised as very Wes Anderson. It’s why hundreds of people have accidentally captured the essence of the filmmaker in photographs of their own. It’s why you can look at any photograph from the Accidentally Wes Anderson exhibition and feel transported to The Grand Budapest Hotel, The French Dispatch, The Royal Tenenbaums or one of his many other eccentric films. At Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition you’ll become a world traveller, discovering ten themed rooms that will remind you of Anderson’s filmography. Here’s a rundown of what to expect. Stepping through into the first room, you'll find be introduced to Accidentally Wes Anderson's humble beginnings as an Instagram page, which now has a whopping 1.9 million followers. With exhibitions in Seoul, Tokyo, London, Los Angeles and now Melbourne – you can't help but feel captivated by the global reach of what started as a niche idea.  From doors to classic façades, you'll see that there's a bit of Wes Anderson in architecture from all over the world. Take the Ishtar Gate in Iraq for example, first conceived as a grand processional way into the city of Babylon, the beautiful blue gate's symmetry makes it a perfect addition to the exhibition.  Photograph: Supplied/Accidentally Wes Anderson Next, yo

This Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s important to think about ways you can show your loved ones that you care. If showing it through actions feels easier than saying it aloud, consider sending them a thoughtful gift to demonstrate that you’re thinking of them.  One of the many ways to show your support to loved ones is by sending them one of the Care Bears and Lvly gift packs. Each pack comes with a Care Bear and a bouquet of flowers in Lvly’s signature glass jar with a beary special twist.  If you remember the Care Bears from the ‘80s, you’ll know they were all about embracing emotions. Each bear has a special belly badge that represents different feelings, like love, friendship, and courage. In this Lvly collab, you can choose from Cheer Bear (for spreading happiness), Grumpy Bear (a reminder to accept negative emotions) and Togetherness Bear (showing the power of sharing love).  “This nostalgic collaboration is for everyone – children, adults, friends, and family. It’s about sending a message to say ‘I’m here for you, I’m thinking of you, I’m in your corner,’” says  Lvly co-founder Hannah Spilva. Whether it’s for a pick-me-up or a special occasion, consider sending a Lvly and Care Bears gift pack to someone you care about. Head to the Lvly website for more info on this special collab. 

As the sun starts to set later in the day and foliage returns to trees, the country ignites with a warm buzz that can only mean something exciting is brewing. Not only is the warmer weather approaching, but we’re also coming up to one of the most exciting times of the year. At the end of September, Swan Street in Richmond lights up with enthusiasm, thanks to the footy Grand Final. Then, in October, Sydney shares the same eagerness and long-awaited anticipation for the NRL Grand Final at Olympic Park.  This year, music fans will also get their share of excitement with the Coldplay Australia tour kicking off at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. Then, Kid Laroi makes his way back Down Under in November, travelling state-to-state as part of his epic global tour. While it’s such an exciting time to be in Australia, we know that scoring tickets to your favourite gigs and events can be anxiety-inducing. Unfortunately, big-ticket events are also a breeding ground for scammers who prey on people’s desperation. That’s why we’ve partnered with Bankwest to give you four ways to protect yourself against ticket scams ahead of the year’s most coveted events. Check out our tips below.  You can also head to Bankwest’s security hub for more information about how to best protect yourself from scams of all kinds.

Love escape rooms? Love to travel? Then get your best problem-solving friends together for the Great Summer Escape Room. Presented by Wotif, this interactive adventure is inspired by the best time of year, the Aussie summer holidays. Lucky participants will also go into the draw to win a whopping $5,000 in Wotif travel credit.   Feel like you’re on holiday as you enter the hotel-themed escape room in the otherworldly style of a Wes Anderson flick. While inside the pop-up activation, you’ll complete a series of fun challenges which unlock different doors in the hotel corridor, earning tokens for additional competition entries or rewarded with on the spot prize giveaways for your efforts. Join Wotif in two vibrant locations: Sydney at Martin Place from September 24-26 and Melbourne at Queensbridge Square from October 8-10 for a thrilling weekday activity. Join the fun anytime from 8am until 6pm.  Can’t make it in person? No worries. An online competition is available, allowing everyone to participate and compete for the grand prize of $5,000. Try your luck here.  Mark your calendars and gather your mates for an exciting opportunity to unlock summer adventures and explore all that Wotif has to offer. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy a little slice of paradise at the Wotif Great Summer Escape, it might even inspire your next summer getaway.

COMPETITION RULES THIS COMPETITION IS ORGANISED BY… Time Out:(the Organiser and Prize Provider) Print and Digital Publishing Pty Ltd  (ABN 50 125 441 812) Level 4, 410 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010 WHAT’S THE PRIZE? The prize is one (1) "AUD $250 VISA gift card". The value of the prize is approximately AUD $250. This prize is referred to as the Prize Package in these rules.  WHEN CAN I ENTER THE COMPETITION? Start Date: 2.00pm AEST on 24th September 2024  End Date: 11.59pm AEST on 10th October 2024 HOW DO I ENTER? Step 1: Complete a valid submission of our Time Out Melbourne Recommends: People’s Choice Awards submission form, available at: https://forms.timeout.com/melbourne-recommends-2024 Step 2: That’s it! Just make sure you submit the form before the End Date.  👉 By uploading your entry, you understand that you are entering the Competition and agree to these Competition rules. WHO CAN ENTER? The Competition is open to all residents in Victoria over the age of 18, except employees of Time Out and the Prize Provider, its agents, contractors and their family members.  The winner must be aged 18 or over - you will not be eligible for the Prize Package if you are under 18. You can only enter once - multiple entries will not be accepted.  HOW DOES IT WORK? This is a game of chance competition. After you submit your entry, you will be entered into a computer-generated ballot, from which a winner will be selected at random. The winner will be notified by Tim

What would you do if you met your older self? What would you want to know? And what if that older version of you was Aubrey Plaza? Sounds like heaven right? That’s the tantalising premise of Megan Park’s coming-of-age flick My Old Ass. Elliott (Maisy Stella) is a precocious queer 18-year-old gearing up to leave her small Canadian town and start college at the end of the summer. She’s confident and sassy, which is why celebrating her birthday with a shroom-fuelled camping trip alongside her two best friends (including Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler) seems like a sound idea. Except, unlike your typical shrooms trip, Elliott meets her ‘old ass’ 39-year-old self, played by Plaza, amid the haze. From there, things get even more complicated as she meets Chad (Wednesday’s Percy Hynes White) and her nonchalant attitude toward her hometown starts to evolve with her new-found romantic feelings. My Old Ass plays with those romcom clichés, subverting them with a boy-meets-lesbian storyline and loads of quippy dialogue – even if some of the characters are a little two-dimensional. The Gen Z romcom comes into its own here That rings especially true for Elliott, who never quite delivers the complexities that come with being a queer woman. While her drug-induced confession that she wanted to be Justin Bieber when she was younger is funny, it’s an all-too-easy way of giving her a queer backstory – especially since the main love interest is a man. Despite the sci-fi premise, the film presents

What would you do if you met your older self? What would you want to know? And what if that older version of you was Aubrey Plaza? Sounds like heaven right? Well that’s the premise of the coming-of-age flick My Old Ass. Elliott (played by Maisy Stella) is a precocious 18-year-old gearing up to start college after the summer break and leave the confines of her small Canadian town. She is confident and sassy, which is why celebrating her birthday with a shrooms-fuelled camping trip alongside her two best friends (including Dance Moms star Maddie Ziegler) seems like a totally normal idea. Except unlike your typical shrooms trip (realising our collective consciousness and running around naked at a music festival, anyone?) Elliott meets her ‘old ass’ 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza, who comes from a time when sirens blaze over speakers and Penelope Disick is a transcendental meditation leader.  Despite its Sci-Fi -premise, the film presents as more of a Gen Z rom-com – a genre that is typically (and perhaps unfairly) given the straight-to-streaming treatment. My Old Ass plays on rom-com cliches while equally subverting them with its boy-meets-lesbian storyline and plenty of quippy dialogue that is too niche for Netflix.  It’s a film that you could happily watch at a sleepover with five teenagers, and yet also watch with your cinephile boyfriend who would never be caught dead watching To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. Luckily, that’s also the takeaway writer-director Mega

Looking for a wholesome weekend activity that immerses you in French culture without the hefty plane fare? Oui, oui!  Well, put on your best beret and hop on over to Le Marché – French Markets at the Entertainment Quarter in the heart of Sydney. Spend a leisurely Sunday morning walking through more than 45 market stalls of French delights. From choux buns and Champagne to colourful berets and escargot, there is an abundance of French items to satisfy even the fussiest shopper. Très bien! Stock up your pantry at Le Marché’s culinary corner, a pocket of the market that you might liken to a French supermarket. Fill your baskets and mouths with farm-fresh eggs, truffles, baked treats, duck confit and, of course, all the French cheese your heart desires. Practise your high school French (which you’ve probably forgotten, except for 'bonjour') on the friendly artisans selling striped Breton t-shirts, colourful berets, linen tablecloths, straw baskets and more. Now we don’t know about you, but devouring croissants, macarons and boeuf bourguignon sounds like heaven to us. At the Entertainment Quarter, you can celebrate all things French at these fabulous markets.  Explore Le Marché – French Markets on the first Sunday of every month at the Entertainment Quarter. Find out more via the website here.

Put on those winter woollies and mosey on down to Sovereign Hill for Winter Wonderlights, a magical night-out for the whole family, including SNOW (not the real kind, but just as breathtaking). The time capsule of an 1850s Victorian town will also come to life with light projections and installations, leaving you enthralled by Sovereign Hill’s charm.  From June 28 until July 21 (including the winter school holidays), catch the magic of Winter Wonderlights for its tenth birthday. That’s right, this wonderful event has been taking place since 2014 and has contributed more than $25 million to Ballarat’s economy.  More than 770,000 people have visited Winter Wonderlights since 2014, and we can see why. Once a year the former gold-rush city embodies a magical spirit, with festive music and projections on shopfronts as you wander through the famous streetscape. All you have to do is wait until sun down, then wait for the magic to unfold. If exploring the streets of Sovereign Hill works up an appetite, then it's a good idea to warm up with a delicious two-course hearty meal at the Winter Wonderlights dinner. Enjoy a delicious serving of roast turkey and glazed ham, served with roasted rosemary potatoes, winter vegetables, steamed greens, gravy and cranberry sauce. Plus, no festive meal is complete without Christmas pudding, served with crème anglaise, chocolate fondant, or you have the option of artisan ice cream, too. There's also vegan and vegetarian options, ho

If getting silly at a high tea with your best mates sounds like a fun day out, you’re not wrong. Jose Cuervo Tequila knows all about this, and wants to bring the fun to your traditional high tea outing. High Tea-Quila is exactly what you'd expect, a six-session tea party run by Jose Cuervo Tequila where tequila is the main course. Shaking up cocktails, and high tea as you know it. This weekend, Jose Cuervo Tequila has collaborated with Abbie Chatfield to take over El Primo Sanchez —  a vibey cocktail bar in Paddington and Time Out’s Cocktail and Tequila Bar of the Year 2023. For just $50, you will get to devour five delicious bites, while you sip on three Jose Cuervo Tequila cocktails with a high tea twist.  The Mexican-inspired menu is more than just cucumber sandwiches, with menu items like bitter orange and tequila jam scones, Mexican finger sandwiches with Barbacoa brisket, coctel de camaron (prawns, Mexican cocktail sauce and tabasco on a salted biscuit) and chorizo con papas slider (potato bread, fermented potato purée and whipped nduja). And let’s not forget that every high tea isn’t complete without something sweet, Margarita cheesecake anyone? Sessions will run at various times from 12pm until 5pm on Saturday, April 20 and at various times between 12pm and 5:30pm on Sunday, April 21. To find out more about the event and to buy tickets, head to the website here.

There is so much to explore in Ballarat this year, with one of the major highlights being White Night Ballarat: an evening of illuminations, projections, music and interactive works.  On Saturday, June 1, put on your woolly socks and puffer jacket to watch the city of gold light up for six hours from 6pm until midnight. You’ll be greeted by almost 40 projections, more than 100 artists and performers, and two concert stages of non-stop entertainment.  There will be performances from eight-piece powerhouse Jazz Party, late-night disco-inspired Tek Tek Ensemble, three-piece rockabilly band The Rechords, and Punjabi-Australian singer and lead of psychedelic band The Bombay Royale, Parvyn. Plus, appearances by Ballarat locals like Yacht Club DJs, Sami and Lashes.  Of course, there will be stunning projections and installations from artists who mostly hail from Ballarat and its surrounds. One of White Night’s featured works will be 'Still Here' by the late Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji man Josh Muir. And you won't want to miss a series of joyful projections by Deborah Klein, a Melbourne-based creative who infuses an ethereal quality into her work. Her poignant work titled ‘Decorated Women’ depicts three women masked by moths. For those interested in slow-motion and real-time video, Lisa Walker’s ‘Slow Curtain’ projection is also a must-see. Another highlight of this captivating one-night-only event will be White Night Bites, a spotlight of Ballarat’s culinary delights. Man

It’s 2am and you’ve found yourself in an incoherent conversation with a high-energy himbo and his hot lady muse in the club smokers. They’re not a couple, and yet they keep making out in between offering you more of whatever it is they’re on. You can’t find your friends, and now you’re considering going home with them to explore a new life of non-monogamy. That’s what going to see Hot Department is like. A wild party of fast quips, chaotic dance numbers and horniness. It’s not for the faint-of-heart, but it is for those who would rather go big than go home.  From the outset, Honor Wolff and Patrick Durnan Silva explode with energy. They’re dancing like nobody's watching, except it’s a packed-out audience at the Malthouse Theatre. This impeccable duo knows their audience very well –  they’ve perfectly cultivated a style of comedy for the theatrical Inner North queer community. They walk, so a new breed of fast-paced and ultra-camp comedians can run.  Early on the duo reveals that they are, unsurprisingly, theatre kids, meeting at acting school before deciding to venture into comedy. This explains the triple-threat nature of Durnan Silva and Wolff — who can not only make you giggle, but can also come up with sharp song lyrics and even tap-dance.  Stand up comedians should watch out, because Hot Department relies on more than just witty observations. They will kill you with laughter, then tap-dance on your grave. It’s refreshing to see sketch comedy made for a younger and chroni

When was the last time you went to see a show and the actors met you at the door, got you a drink and then flirted with you? Probably never. Luckily that’s about to change, as the Bondi Pavilion presents the Slightly Isolated Dog Production: Don Juan. This sexy and hilarious show supported by Creative New Zealand will tickle you in ways you've never been tickled, and more! If you aren’t familiar with the original master of seduction Don Juan, then strap in (or strap on) because the story of this lustful fictional man will be retold to you by five dazzling performers. The charming cast is made up of five Kiwis putting on a French accent, so you’re guaranteed a chaotic hour of fun.  The show combines physical comedy, twisted pop songs, explosive wit and a wild dress-up party for what promises to be a hilarious and raucous time. Not only are the cast having a boisterous time on stage, but they intend to bring you along for the ride too — telling the story of Don Juan with you.  Check out this fun production at Bondi Pavilion from May 23 until May 25. Tickets range from $20-$40, with under 30s getting $20 tickets plus booking. For more info, head to the website.

Located within the picturesque beachside suburb of Mordialloc is a lively industrial precinct, otherwise known as Mordi Village. It’s home to a wonderful array of local, innovative and creative businesses that showcase all the suburb has to offer. Something else you may not know about this thriving outer ‘burb is that it is about to be home to an incredible street art scene.  To celebrate all things street art, the City of Kingston is putting on a three day event in collaboration with the award-winning street art collective Juddy Roller. From April 26-28, the Wall to Wall street art festival will ignite the streets of Mordi with ten large-scale murals, street art tours, events and live music.  The full line-up of high-profile Australian and international artists includes George Rose, Adnate, Smug, Blo, Fred Battle (Zoer), Justine McAllister, Filthy Ratbag, Tommy Day, Drez, as well as Mordi Village resident, Kyle Brightside. Not only that, but many of the local businesses located in Mordi Village are getting involved too. Grab a coffee and a sanga from Bikecraft, or sign up for the free brewing process tour at Braeside Brewing Co. You could also try your own hand at making art by painting a skateboard to take home at Brightside Art. If a long day of exploring Mordi Village works up an appetite, enjoy a sit-down lunch at Hansa’s Steak and Grill. Then visit Le Studio Art Space & Gallery to look at some glorious art, and even sign up for an art workshop. For a fun day out with fr

Catch The Strongman, The Mighty Caesar, the UK hooping darling Peter Welter and acrobatic jock Josh Duncan perform a spectacle of neon-coloured fun, circus, physical theatre and hilarious comedy in their show Moist. You’ll also laugh your moistened behinds off with charismatic host Timothy Christoper Ryan.  If you haven't explored a comedy circus before, then you’re missing out big time. Prepare to laugh, cheer and be left gobsmacked at the sheer talent of these four dazzling himbos. They will perform death defying stunts while making you hot and bothered with their sexy, watery twists and turns.  Described as a “very queer take on circus” by Glam Adelaide, this hilarious circus has been on a huge tour of most of Australia (NSW, WA, SA). Now our four delicious eye-candy heroes are back in their hometown Melbourne, and we’re so happy to have them back.  It’s queer, it’s funny, it’s camp, it’s hot, it’s wet, it’s a little bit scary. What more could you want?  Catch these moist-inducing himbos at the Dancehouse in Carlton North on April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 9pm during the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.